Smoothness and presentable

[Fateyn]

I have a question that I observed, when I used to shave with an electric razor, I could get my face to be smooth but you can still see the whole area gray. and now that I am shaving with DE, the shave comes out to be more presentable but my face feels very rough. What is the reason for this?

[expatCanuck]

If you're new to DE, it could be that you're being too aggressive, or not prepping adequately.

Proper prep, light passes, no pressure.

[spoon]

what he said.

remember your target is above the skin level, so dont press the razor into your skin, or you will irritate and cut your self.

[mdunn]

what prep do you have, and what passes do you make (ie, wtg, atg etc)?

[Fateyn]

Yes, I do tend to get irritation usually at the third pass, and I would stop after that pass.

I take a shower, then lather up with proraso in a bowl, lather on my face for 20 seconds each time.

I do WTG, XTG, XTG using Crystal blade in a Merker classic.

[kevtex]

The only advise I can give is to try some different blades. Each person seems to find a certain blade that works for them in their razor. I thought Derbys were my blade for life until my shaves went down hill. I got a box of Red Packs with a razor I purchased and they made a huge difference in the quality of my shaves.

www.westcoastshaving.com has a great selection of blades to choose from and he's a member of B&B.

[neocaligatio]

Oddly enough, I can get a completely smooth face quite easily now after using a DE for almost a year, but still never get rid of the grey 'hint' of a beard... oh well.

[tpoof]

Oddly enough, I can get a completely smooth face quite easily now after using a DE for almost a year, but still never get rid of the grey 'hint' of a beard... oh well.

You know,, I found then same thing...
It must be because there isn't 5 blades puling the hairs out so much farther.
My skin seems to be in much better condition since I've made the change to DE's then to a straight though
I won't be changing back